At Dressing in the Morning

Now I arise, impow'r'd by Thee, The glorious sun to face; O cloath me with humility, Adorn me with thy grace.

All evil of the day forefend, Prevent the Tempter's snare; Thine Angel on my steps attend, And give me fruit to pray'r.

O make me useful as I go My pilgrimage along; And sweetly sooth this vale of woe By charity and song.

Let me from Christ obedience learn, To Christ obedience pay; Each parent duteous love return, And consecrate the day.